Gracie Gold gets real about mental health issues, plans return to Olympics

....She said she always felt pressure in skating, but it was after the Olympics she first experienced depression and “darker feelings.” She was 18 at the time.

“I definitely had some post-Olympic depression,” she said, “which it turns out is a super real thing that most athletes go through.” " data-reactid="28">“I definitely had some post-Olympic depression,” she said, “which it turns out is a super real thing that most athletes go through.” 

She said Grand Prix events felt less-than after the rush of living an Olympic dream. She “found the rhythm” for the next two to two-and-half years, she said, but also pushed issues in her personal life aside.

Fine was like my favorite word,” Gold said. “It’s fine. It’s fine. Everything’s fine. Even though it was not.” " data-reactid="30">“Fine was like my favorite word,” Gold said. “It’s fine. It’s fine. Everything’s fine. Even though it was not.”.....

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Bethany`s Notes: Gracie Gold looks to compete again after a working through mental health issues for the past 2 years. She talked briefly about her experience and how she starts her day.